Nature

I've always had a love for the natural world and the beauty that lies within. I started to travel to Alaska at the age of 9. Traveling the state and witnessing the magnitude of the landscape as a little boy is what drove me to become a photographer. I needed to figure out a way to show people what I was seeing because words didn't express it. Nature photography is my true passion.

All images are the property of Justin Bonneau (Bonneau Photography) All rights reserved.

Burney Falls

Long exposure at Burney Falls, CA. Early morning light makes the long exposure possible. Burnley Falls is fed by a spring a few hundred feet from the falls. Truly a magical place.

Burney Falls

A different look from the stream below.

Burney Falls

View from the forest.

This picture was taken 1996 at Portage Glacier, Turnagain Arm Alaska. Since the glacier has receded so much the growlers usually melt before making to this point.

cactus

Wildflower Bloom Anza Borrego State Park, CA

Sunrise

Sunrise in Santa Barbara looking towards Los Padres National Forest

Northern Lights

Winter camping night sky. Thompson Pass, Alaska

Soft Flower

Put my 50mm lens on backwards with a reverse mount bracket at f1.8

Alaskan Moonrise

Winter in Denali State Park, Alaska

Underwater

I wanted to be able to document nature both above water and below it. The more I learned about the ocean the more I loved it. I got certified as an advanced scuba diver in Santa Barbara, California. At Brooks Institute I took a two month class in underwater photography which included many multi day outings to the Channel Islands off California's coast. Definitely some of the best diving I've done to date. I soon later became drysuit certified which enabled me to bring my diving into Alaska's waters. After diving in the warm waters of Mexico and Hawaii I find the colder water holds much more life and biodiversity.

All images are the property of Justin Bonneau (Bonneau Photography) All rights reserved.

Giant Pacific Octopus

I photographed this octopus in Kayakers Cove, Resurrection Bay, Alaska. We where in 25-30 ft of water on a very clear day for Alaska waters. My dive buddy spooked him from the kelp and he shot to the surface then floated down gracefully and posed just long enough for me to snap this shot.

I was sitting on a rock at 100ft depth at the end of a dive waiting for my dive buddy to ascend. I looked down and next to me was a Sculpin. It looked just like the rock. I had my macro lens on and had one frame left on a roll of 36 Velvia (old school). I maneuvered my camera into position and snapped the shot. The Sculpin looked grey to me, at that depth there was no color. With the help of my flash, I was pleasantly surprised when this came back on the film.

Fringe Head Goby

When using a macro lens you can scour the ocean floor and find all sorts of alien like creatures. This little guy was the size of my thumb and seemed as interested in me as I was in him. Channel Islands State Park, California.

Sea Snail

One of many alien like sea snails

Sea Snail

I find these creatures are amazing.

Sport

As a scuba diver, snowboarder, mountain climber, surfer, biker... I've always loved taking pictures of people doing adventure sports. Bonneau Photography is going to focus on this kind of work in the future. For upcoming athletes in any sport Bonneau Photography can document and produce a beautiful portfolio for potential sponsors, scholarships, social media... In this competitive world we all need an edge and starting with proper pictures to represent yourself is a great place to start. Feel free to contact me to discuss how I may be able to help you.

My friend fishbone surfing off a remote island in Yakutat Bay, Alaska. Behind him is Mount St. Elias, Wrangell National Park. Mount St. Elias rises over 18,000 feet out of Yakutat Bay. This area has endless beach and point breaks with nobody on them. The water is cold but not much colder than Northern California. One of the best kept secrets in the world.

Indo

Client showing off his skills

wheely

Backcountry Powder

Turnagain Pass, Alaska. Endless powder above the tree line.

Bouldering

Rock climbing in hills behind Santa Barbara

Weddings

At Bonneau Photography we understand how important it is to select the correct photographer for such an important day. This decision will determine how you look back at one of the most memorable days of your life. After photographing 200plus weddings the most important thing I've learned in creating beautiful wedding images is to be relaxed, comfortable, and to have fun. Choosing the correct photographer is paramount in making this possible. Our style is candid, photojournalistic, and artistic which is reflected in our portfolio. Our availability to photograph weddings is limited with other demands within our business so please call or email to check for availability. Thank you for looking at Bonneau Photography, and we look forward to hearing from you! bonneauphotography.com

Couples

Photographing couples is one of my favorite things to do. I like to create a fun and candid vibe to these shoots. Going to a cool place and coming up with a theme or just utilizing color and scenery goes along with my style. If you've just been engaged or are looking for some pictures to celebrate your relationship please give me a call or shoot me an email. I'd love to discuss some options with you.

Downtown Chico on a hot summer day. My clients were having a great time and decided to cool off in the fountain.

Fountain of Love

Same look just pulled back and black and white

City Life

Erika and Rich on the pier in San Francisco

By the Bay

Erika and Rich enjoying the good life

Michelle and Chris the day before their wedding on their property

A little love down in Mexico

Family

As one of seven boys I understand the importance of family. My parents now are blessed with 13 grandchildren. Taking the time to do pictures when everyone is together is a must. If your family has a get together coming up or if its just time to do a current family photo please give me a call. Chico has many beautiful outdoor locations for these photos.

Photojournalism

Under construction

Commercial

With a degree in advertising from Brooks Institute of Photography I have the skills and understanding to create images with any concept in mind. I understand magazine layouts and composition to create negative space for text in ads, brochures, pamphlets, social media... I love to work with clients coming up with concepts to illustrate their products or services. If you have any products or services you need advertised please give me a call or shoot me an email. I'd love to discuss what Bonneau Photography could do for your business.

Water Bottles

Advertising campaign for Pura water bottles.

Snacktime

Ad campaign for Pura water bottles and snack containers (non toxic)

Thirsty

Pura Ad campaign

Sunscreen

Ad for Episencial all natural sunscreen

Attorney at Law

Jill Telfer a very successful attorney in Sacramento. This was for a magazine cover doing a story on her work.

Maternity/Babies

After having three of our own children we understand how important it is to document these moments. These photographs will mean more and more as time goes on. Pregnancies, babies, and sibling cuteness flies by with the blink of an eye. Taking the time to do these pictures is the hard part but if you do you'll have memories that will be cherished by you, your children, and probably your children's kids. I understand how special these times are and would be honored to document these moments in your life!